CAA admits disturbance at certain areas

RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has admitted that the rain showers entered in the non-conditioned meeter/greeter area of newly-constructed Islamabad International airport, due to abnormal thunderstorm on June 5, 2018.

In a statement issued here, the Chief Justice of Pakistan took suo motu notice of some video clips that went viral on social media/TV channels and summoned Airport Manager for clarification.

One video made viral is of concourse area at arrival/departure lounge. Due to abnormal thunderstorm, the rain showers entered in the non-conditioned meeter /greeter area. The CAA airport management took immediate preventive measures and mobilized janitorial services staff in affected areas that were cleared within 30 minutes. No damage to property and disruptions in airport operations occurred.

In another video made viral on social media by an airline employee on the rain water that flooded into the basement floor of under construction aviation building at Islamabad International airport situated almost 700ms from terminal building with no operational significance.

The drainage process was immediately started by the contractor and further instructed by CAA management to take preventive measures for upcoming monsoon season to avoid any unpleasant situation. Furthermore, PCAA stated that Airport Manager Islamabad International Airport had also submitted the authority’s version to the Chief Justice.